Finding Inspiration

Where do you look for creative inspiration? For me, I usually head to Pinterest or look in magazines. I love to look at photographs and generally a color palate or random organization of shapes will strike up an idea. I thought today I would take you on a journey for a simple CASE (copy and steal everything) of a photo for me.

When you see a photo online, do you sometimes shift in your chair, or move your head? That to me is the sign that I’ve found something. Here is the photo I found on Pinterest and my final project:

While it’s not exact, it was my first attempt at making a mostly all black scenery. I immediately thought, I can do that. I’ll challenge myself and try something totally new. I have to admit – it felt all wrong…lol!

Creative Tips –

You will want to start by masking a horizon line and beginning with your sky.

Give a good coat of various shades of yellow. Here I used Glossy paper and a stylus tool to layer several coats of ink.

Mask your moon and continue layering ink, switching to Black. You’ll want to leave a little faint yellow showing through around your moon for the glow.

My edge of my mask lifted up, so I got a splotch of black on my moon on the left side. To cover that mistake up, I lifted my mask completely and dragged my stylus across a little to create whispy clouds. Here is my friend Amy’s who didn’t get any on hers – see the difference?

When done with your sky, fully dry and switch your mask to reveal the water and cover the sky.

Layer color from the sides across your water being careful to leave the middle showing the moonlight reflection.

To create the feel of water, you will want to bring in a little black into your yellow. Do this a little at a time so that you don’t cover up too much at once. If you feel like you aren’t sure if you want to add more, stop.

Once you have the desired look, stamp your palm trunks and leaves at the top to give the viewer’s perspective.

Stamp the birds, layering a few over your moon.

Create a mask for the island and add into the horizon opposite your birds with a sponge in black ink.

Pick a saying that fits your scene.

This card is finished 5 x 7 and the scenery layer is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2”

It’s a fun scene and looks so striking in person. I can’t wait to try it in purples next!

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Thanks so much for stopping by Sheila and for the sweet words. You absolutely can do anything you set your mind to, the hardest part is always starting. 🙂Ingrid Blackburn recently posted…Mixed Media Watercolor

I’m glad I can make you smile. My motto is life is so much better with a smile! 🙂 I’m so thrilled to have you as part of the community Valerie! 🙂Ingrid Blackburn recently posted…Stampscapes: Sunrise Canoe Ride

Thanks for stopping by Darlene and for your sweet comment. Enjoy it – it feels all sorts of wrong doing it, but the end result is so pretty. I had to trust in the the result. 🙂Ingrid Blackburn recently posted…Finding Inspiration

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All creative artwork is by Ingrid Blackburn. Company materials used are listed in that particular article. I am not endorsed by any company directly.

The projects and online classes are provided as inspiration and may not be used in submission for publication, contests, or any online classes. If you wish to use my projects in a live class, please credit The Creative Grove for the inspiration.